The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a new government certification and labeling for foods that are free of genetically modified (GM) ingredients. The move follows requests from some consumer groups for mandatory ...
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Mediterra, a US-based producer of ready-to-eat nutrition bars, has expanded its product presence and would be now available at Whole Foods Markets. Made with various fruits, vegetables, seeds and grains, Mediterra bars are available in ...
While there is still some interest in digestive health claims on food products globally, changes in legislation around such claims have meant that food manufacturers have started to focus more on specific ingredients with a ...
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Specialty food ingredients company Campus has partnered with White Bridge Investments to ramp up internationalization and commercial network expansion. Both the companies have signed an agreement to this effect. White Bridge, the new ...
Work to convert existing Cargill Blair manufacturing facility to produce next-generation stevia sweeteners has commenced, under a partnership between Evolva and Cargill. Evolva will continue with the option to acquire a 45% stake in the ...
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TreeHouse Foods has recorded first quarter earnings of $0.41 per fully diluted share when compared to $0.38 per fully diluted share reported for the first quarter of 2014. The Company reported adjusted earnings per share in the first ...
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Orkla has reported a 10% increase in operating profit , totalling NOK 725m in the first quarter of 2015. The Branded Consumer Goods business achieved EBIT (adj.) of NOK 769 million, an improvement of 11% from the first quarter of 2014. ...
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Low-fat snacks producer SnackWell's, which was recently acquired by Back to Nature Foods, is planning to reformulate its products by eliminating several ingredients, as well as expand its product range. The company plans to produce its ...
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII), the largest private stakeholder in Moorepark Technology, and Teagasc, an Irish semi-state authority involved in research and development in the agri-food sector, have teamed up to develop new products. ...
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Plans for labelling the calorie content of alcoholic beverages should be tabled by the European Commission at the latest in 2016, according to members of the European Parliament. The resolution calls for a new EU Alcohol Strategy focusing ...
Wellness Natural Pet Food will be using Velcro’s Press-Lok closure for packaging its premium TruFood line. Wellness TruFood is the newest line of pet food recipes for dogs and cats with nutrients of whole prey protein, raw ...
The protein and sandwich supplier AdvancePierre Foods has completed the acquisition of the manufacturing assets of American stuffed sandwich maker Better Bakery on undisclosed terms. Better Bakery's production operations will now be moved ...
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Back to Nature Foods has expanded into soup and cereal product categories with the introduction of 10 new artisanal soups and cereals range. Back to Nature's new soups include Beef & Barley Soup, Minestrone with Farro Soup, Chicken ...
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Cook-at-home meal brand Continental has launched a new range of gourmet Pasta, Rice and Risotto meals in Australia. A well-known Australian brand for over 60 years, Continental makes all its products in Australia out of the Continental ...
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New York distiller Black Button Distilling has announced that it will launch limited edition Lilac Gin next month. The company is launching "hand crafted" Lilac Gin as a tribute to Rochester botanical heritage and Lilac Festival of ...
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